Walking can help you keep healthy and active. Meet new people and feel great by joining your local walk 'n' talk group.
Please contact your local Community Recreation Advisor for further information.
Where: All walks leave from the corner of Birdwood Ave and Malcolm Ave unless otherwise specified in the programme.
When: 1pm Thursday.
Duration: Approximately 40 minutes.
What to bring: Wear clothing suitable for the weather and comfortable walking shoes. Bring a drink bottle. Parents with strollers are welcome.
Cancellations: Walks cancelled in heavy or persistent rain. Call us on 03 941 8999 for information on cancellations.
2025 walks
| Date | Walk |
|---|---|
| July | |
| 3 | Walk |
| 10 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Burnside Meet on the corner of Withells Road and Strathern Ave at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the corner of Birdwood Ave and Malcolm Ave at 12.30pm. |
| 17 | Walk |
| 24 | Walk |
| 31 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Historic Ōpāwaho Towpath Meet at the east end of Bamford Street at the dead end where the footbridge crosses Ōpāwaho at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the corner of Malcolm and Birdwood Ave at 12.30pm. |
| August | |
| 7 | Walk |
| 14 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Phillipstown Meet at the corner of Matheson Road and Tuam Street at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the corner of Malcolm and Birdwood Ave at 12.30pm. |
| 21 | Walk |
| 28 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Bishopdale Meet outside the Bishopdale Library at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the corner of Malcolm and Birdwood Ave at 12.30pm. |
| September | |
| 4 | Walk |
| 11 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Mona Vale Meet in the Rose Garden at 1pm near Mona Vale car park off Mona Vale Ave, or arrange to carpool from the corner of Malcolm and Birdwood Ave at 12.30pm. |
| 18 | Walk |
| 25 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Redcliffs to Sumner Meet at the corner of Beachville Road and Main Road (Sumner end, where the shops are) at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the corner of Malcolm and Birdwood Ave at 12.30pm. Bring your Metro/Gold card. |
| October | |
| 2 | Walk |
| 9 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Gardens in the Springtime Meet on the pedestrian bridge into the Botanic Gardens, accessed from the main Botanic Gardens car park off Park Tce, at 1 pm or arrange to carpool from the corner of Malcolm and Birdwood Ave at 12.30pm. |
| 16 | Walk |
| 23 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Taitapu Meet at the corner of Old Tai Tapu Road and Tai Tapu Road, SH 75, at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the corner of Malcolm and Birdwood Ave at 12.30pm. |
| 30 | Walk |
| November | |
| 6 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Richmond Community Gardens walk and tour Meet on the corner of Retreat Road and Avonside Drive at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the corner of Malcolm and Birdwood Ave at 12.30pm. |
| 13 | No walk |
| 20 | No walk |
| 27 | Walk ’n’ Talk – CBD Meet at The Crossing outside H&M on Cashel Street at 1pm (the bus is a very good option) or arrange to carpool from the corner of Malcolm and Birdwood Ave at 12.30pm. |
| December | |
| 4 | Walk |
| 11 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Historic Cracroft Meet at the corner of Worsley’s Road and Long Acre Drive at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the corner of Malcolm and Birdwood Ave at 12.40pm. |
| 18 | Walk ’n’ Xmas Afternoon Tea Meet at Riccarton House at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the corner of Malcolm and Birdwood Ave at 12.30pm. We will walk before having afternoon tea. |
Meet new people and feel great! Informative talks follow the walk as per the programme.
Where: Fendalton Library(external link) (unless another location is specified in the table below).
When: 10am Thursday.
Duration: Approximately 40 minutes.
What to bring: Wear clothing suitable for the weather and comfortable walking shoes. Bring a drink bottle.
Cancellations: Walks cancelled in heavy or persistent rain. Call us on 03 941 8999 for information on cancellations.
2025 walks
| Date | Walk |
|---|---|
| July | |
| 3 | Walk |
| 10 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Burnside Meet on the corner of Withells Road and Strathern Ave at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am. |
| 17 | Walk |
| 24 | Walk |
| 31 | Walk |
| August | |
| 7 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Camino de Santiago Walk and then talk in the Fendalton Boardroom at 10.30am. |
| 14 | Walk |
| 21 | Walk |
| 28 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Bishopdale Meet outside Bishopdale Library at 10am or arrange to carpool from the Fendalton Library at 9.30am. |
| September | |
| 4 | Walk |
| 11 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Mona Vale Meet in the Rose Garden at 10am near Mona Vale car park off Mona Vale Ave, or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am. |
| 18 | Walk |
| 25 | Walk |
| October | |
| 2 | Walk |
| 9 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Gardens in the springtime Meet on the pedestrian bridge into the Botanic Gardens, accessed from the main Botanic Gardens car park off Park Tce, at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am. |
| 16 | Walk |
| 23 | Walk |
| 30 | Walk |
| November | |
| 6 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Richmond Community Gardens walk and tour Meet on the corner of Retreat Road and Avonside Drive at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am. |
| 13 | No walk |
| 20 | No walk |
| 27 | Walk |
| December | |
| 4 | Walk ’n’ Talk – CBD Meet at The Crossing outside H&M on Cashel Street at 10am (the bus is a very good option) or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am. |
| 11 | Walk |
| 18 | Walk ’n’ Xmas Morning Tea Meet at Chateau on the Park – Doubletree at the main entrance at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am. We will walk first, and have morning tea at 10.30am. |
Where: Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre – Halswell Library(external link).
When: 10am Monday.
Duration: Approximately 40 minutes.
What to bring: Wear clothing suitable for the weather and comfortable walking shoes. Bring a drink bottle. Parents with strollers are welcome.
Cancellations: Walks cancelled in heavy or persistent rain. Call us on 03 941 8999 for information on cancellations.
2025 walks
| Date | Walk |
|---|---|
| July | |
| 7 | Walk |
| 14 | Walk ’n’ Talk – St Albans Meet at the corner of Rutland Street and Hawkesbury Ave at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am. |
| 21 | Walk |
| 28 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Avonhead Meet at the corner of Kedleston Drive and Hawthornden Road at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am. |
| August | |
| 4 | Walk |
| 11 | Walk ’n’ Talk – CBD Meet at The Crossing outside H&M on Cashel Street at 10am (the bus is a good option) or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am. |
| 18 | Walk |
| 25 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Aidenfield/Nga Puna Wai Meet at the corner of Bibiana Street and McMahon Drive at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.40am. |
| September | |
| 1 | Walk |
| 8 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Allandale to Governors Bay Meet at Allandale Reserve at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am. |
| 15 | Walk |
| 22 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Redcliffs to Sumner Meet at the corner of Beachville Road and Main Road, Sumner end, where shops are, at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am. Bring your Metro/Gold card. |
| 29 | Walk |
| October | |
| 6 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Gardens in the Springtime Meet on the pedestrian bridge into the Botanic Gardens accessed from the main Botanic Gardens carpark off Park Tce at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am. |
| 13 | Walk |
| 20 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Historic Ōpāwaho – Meet at the east end of Bamford Street at the dead end where the footbridge crosses Ōpāwaho at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 10am. |
| 27 | Labour Day |
| November | |
| 3 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Richmond Community Gardens Meet on the corner of Retreat Road and Avonside Drive at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am. |
| 10 | No walk |
| 17 | No walk |
| 24 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Beckenham Meet on the corner of Birdwood Ave and Malcolm Ave at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am. |
| December | |
| 4 | Walk |
| 11 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Ilam Gardens Meet at the cnr of Waimairi Road and Dovedale Ave at 10am or arrange to carpool from the library at 9.30am. |
| 18 | Walk ’n’ Xmas Morning Tea Meet at Halswell Quarry at Kennedy’s Road entrance at 10am. |
Where: Linwood Union Church, corner of Tilford Street and Linwood Ave(external link), Linwood.
When: 10am Wednesday.
Duration: Approximately 40 minutes.
What to bring: Wear clothing suitable for the weather and comfortable walking shoes. Bring a drink bottle. Parents with strollers are welcome.
Cancellations: Walks cancelled in heavy or persistent rain. Call us on 03 941 8999 for information on cancellations.
2025 walks
| Date | Walk |
|---|---|
| July | |
| 2 | Walk |
| 9 | Walk |
| 16 | Walk ’n’ Talk – St Albans Meet at the corner of Rutland Street and Hawkesbury Ave at 10am or arrange to carpool from the church at 9.30am. |
| 23 | Walk |
| 30 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Phillipstown Meet at the corner of Matheson Road and Tuam Street at 10am or arrange to carpool from the church at 9.30am. |
| August | |
| 6 | Walk |
| 13 | Walk ’n’ Talk – CBD Meet at The Crossing outside H&M on Cashel Street at 10am (the bus is a good option) or arrange to carpool from the church at 9.30am. |
| 20 | Walk |
| 27 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Waltham Wander Meet on the corner of Waltham Road and Fifield Tce at 10am or carpool from the church at 9.30am. |
| September | |
| 3 | Walk |
| 10 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Japanese Cherry Blossom Meet at the Quarry in the carpark closest to Kennedy’s Bush Road, by the Coffee Cart, at 10am or carpool from the church at 9.30am. |
| 17 | Walk |
| 24 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Redcliffs to Sumner Meet at the corner of Beachville Road and Main Road (Sumner end, where shops are) at 10am or arrange to carpool from the church at 9.30am. Bring your Metro/Gold card. |
| October | |
| 1 | Walk |
| 8 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Gardens in the Springtime Meet on the pedestrian bridge into the Botanic Gardens, accessed from the main Botanic Gardens car park off Park Tce, at 10am or arrange to carpool from the Church at 9.30am. |
| 15 | Walk |
| 22 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Ōtākaro/Avon Meander Meet on the corner of Manchester Street and Armagh Street at 10am or carpool from the church at 9.30am. |
| 29 | Walk |
| November | |
| 5 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Historic Ōpāwaho Meet at the east end of Bamford Street at the dead end where the footbridge crosses Ōpāwaho at 10am or carpool from the church at 9.30am. |
| 12 | No walk |
| 19 | No walk |
| 26 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Ilam Gardens Meet at the cnr of Waimairi Road and Ovedale Ave at 10am or carpool from the church at 9.30am. |
| December | |
| 3 | Walk |
| 10 | Walk |
| 17 | Walk ’n’ Xmas Afternoon Tea Meet at The Birdwood on the corner of Malcolm and Birdwood Aves at 10am or arrange to carpool from the church at 9.30am. |
Meet new people and feel great! Informative talks follow the walk as per the programme.
Where: Papanui Library(external link)(external link), Corner Langdons and Restell Street, Papanui (unless another location is specified in the table below).
When: 1pm Wednesday.
Duration: Approximately 40 minutes.
What to bring: Wear clothing suitable for the weather and comfortable walking shoes. Bring a drink bottle.
Cancellations: Walks cancelled in heavy or persistent rain. Call us on 03 941 8999 for information on cancellations.
2025 walks
| Date | Walk |
|---|---|
| July | |
| 2 | Walk |
| 9 | Walk |
| 16 | Walk ’n’ Talk – St Albans Meet at the corner of Rutland Street and Hawkesbury Ave at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the library at 12.30pm. |
| 23 | Walk |
| 30 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Phillipstown Meet at the corner of Matheson Road and Tuam Street at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the library at 12.30pm. |
| August | |
| 6 | Walk |
| 13 | Walk ’n’ Talk – CBD Meet at The Crossing outside H&M on Cashel Street at 1pm (the bus is a good option) or arrange to carpool from the library at 12.30pm. |
| 20 | Walk |
| 27 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Waltham Wander Meet on the corner of Waltham Road and Fifield Tce at 1pm or carpool from the library at 12.30pm. |
| September | |
| 3 | Walk |
| 10 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Japanese Cherry Blossom Meet at the Quarry in the carpark closest to Kennedy’s Bush Road by the Coffee Cart at 1pm or carpool from the church at 12.30pm. |
| 17 | Walk |
| 24 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Redcliffs to Sumner Meet at the corner of Beachville Road and Main Road (Sumner end, where shops are) at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the library at 12.30pm. Bring your Metro/Gold card. |
| October | |
| 1 | Walk |
| 8 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Gardens in the Springtime Meet on the pedestrian bridge into the Botanic Gardens, accessed from the main Botanic Gardens car park off Park Tce, at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the Library at 12.30pm. |
| 15 | Walk |
| 22 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Ōtākaro/Avon Meander Meet on the corner of Manchester Street and Armagh Street at 1pm or carpool from the library at 12.30pm. |
| 29 | Walk |
| November | |
| 5 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Historic Ōpāwaho Meet at the east end of Bamford Street at the dead end where the footbridge crosses Ōpāwaho at 1pm or carpool from the Library at 12.30pm. |
| 12 | No walk |
| 19 | No walk |
| 26 | Walk ’n’ Talk – Ilam Gardens Meet at the corner of Waimairi Road and Ovedale Ave at 1pm or carpool from the library at 12.30pm. |
| December | |
| 3 | Walk |
| 10 | Walk |
| 17 | Walk ’n’ Xmas Afternoon Tea Meet at Riccarton House at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the Library at 12.30pm. |